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Cavansite and Tahitian pearl Optical Properties


Tahitian pearl and Cavansite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
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Pleochroism
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.542   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
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Birefringence
0.009   
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Clarity
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Cavansite and Tahitian pearl Optic Character

Cavansite and Tahitian pearl optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Cavansite and Tahitian pearl Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Cavansite and Tahitian pearl optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

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Cavansite and Tahitian pearl Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cavansite and Tahitian pearl transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Cavansite is Not Available while Cavansite is Not Available in appearance.

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